BILL · 1995–96 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SHB 1549

HB 1549: Drug offender sentencing

Creating a sentencing alternative for drug offenders.

Summary

  • A special drug offender sentencing alternative is established for offenders convicted of the crime of manufacture, delivery, or possession with intent to manufacture or deliver a Schedule I or II controlled substance that is a narcotic drug.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SHB 1549), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 108, Laws of 1995
  1. IntroducedJan 30, 1995
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed HouseMar 13, 1995
  4. Passed SenateApr 7, 1995
  5. Governor
  6. LawApr 19, 1995
Prime sponsor
Ida Ballasiotes (R-41)
Introduced
January 30, 1995 in the House
Last action
April 19, 1995
Session law
Chapter 108, Laws of 1995
Requested by
Other
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1549, SHB 1549

Sponsors

Votes

House · Final Passage

March 13, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1549
92 Yea 5 Nay 0 Absent 1 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat36000
Republican56501
How each member voted

Yea (92)

Excused (1)

Senate · Final Passage

April 7, 1995
Version voted on: SHB 1549
43 Yea 0 Nay 0 Absent 6 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat21004
Republican22002
How each member voted

History

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HB 1549 in other sessions

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